Clinical Pharmacist - Medicine / Surgery MGH

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Premiums and bonuses as applicable

Recognition programs for contributions

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an inpatient Clinical Pharmacist to join the team at 55 Fruit Street in Boston. The role features an 8 days on / 6 days off schedule with a noon to 10:30 pm evening shift, delivering comprehensive, patient-centered pharmacotherapy to diverse inpatient populations.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and residents, provide therapeutic recommendations, handle drug information requests, and contribute to policy/procedure initiatives while supporting

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in Massachusetts.
• Postgraduate residency or fellowship training is preferred.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty is preferred or requiring within 18 months.
• Completion of ASHP PGY1 and PGY2 Internal Medicine or Pharmacotherapy residency/fellowship preferred.
• Knowledge in IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered medication therapy and clinical interventions for inpatients.
• Provide therapeutic recommendations and respond to drug information questions.
• Respond to hospital emergencies and participate in policy/procedure optimization.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to ensure optimal medication use.
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and students; contribute to education/training.

Skills

MA licensure

PGY1/PGY2 preferred

Board Certification preferred

ASHP residency

IV Admixtures

Drug information

Quality improvement

Precepting

Attention to detail

Job description

Site

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Job Summary

Clinical Pharmacist - 8 on 6 off / noon to 10:30 pm schedule

The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is seeking motivated individuals to join our team of diverse Internal Medicine and Surgery Clinical Pharmacists, in a unique 8 days (noon to 1030p) on and 6 days off capacity. In this role, the pharmacist will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care for a diverse inpatient population, including those on teaching, hospitalist, and surgical services. This position will allow the pharmacist to provide therapeutic recommendations, respond to drug information questions, respond to hospital emergencies, and provide a diverse range of clinical interventions to hospitalized patients. This position also offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to institutional initiatives, including the optimization of policies, procedures, workflows, and clinical programs. Our department is committed to fostering professional development, continuous growth, and long-term career advancement. Clinical Pharmacists assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Clinical Pharmacists proficiently provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. These clinicians are aligned with target interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to deliver medication therapy management and to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Pharmaceutical care services include, but are not limited to, assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct practice-related research and patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Finally, Clinical Pharmacists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students (MGH Pharmacy Residency website: https://www.massgeneral.org/education/pharmacy-residency.)

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Postgraduate residency/fellowship training is preferred
• Board Certification by examination, or equivalent certification, in the relevant specialty is preferred, required within 18 months of hiring
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 Internal Medicine or Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship preferred
• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient
• Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs
• Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures
• Works relatively independently
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts
• Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

  Remote Type

  Onsite

  Work Location

  55 Fruit Street

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  40

  Employee Type

  Regular

  Work Shift

  Evening (United States of America)

  Pay Range

  $127000 - / Grade 7

  Benefits

  • competitive base pay
  • comprehensive benefits
  • career advancement opportunities
  • differentals
  • premiums and bonuses as applicable
  • recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
  • At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization

  EEO Statement

  1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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  Company Culture

  Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.